Maryland § 18-109
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§ 18-109.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Rental vehicle company” has the meaning stated in § 18–108 of this title.
(3) “Replacement vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 18–102 of this title.
(b) If a vehicle owned by an individual who is at least 18 years old is not in use because of a repair of the vehicle covered by a warranty, a recall of the vehicle, or a repair of the vehicle as a result of the recall:
(1) A rental vehicle company may not, solely on the basis of the age of the individual:
(i) Refuse to rent a vehicle to the individual; or
(ii) Charge the individual a higher rental fee than normally charged; and
(2) An auto repair facility or a vehicle dealer may not, solely on the basis of the age of the individual:
(i) Refuse to loan a replacement vehicle to the individual; or
(ii) Charge the individual a higher fee for a replacement vehicle than normally charged.
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Section 18-109 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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